1. Plural of colobus; large African primates with no thumbs, known for their long tails and black-and-white or reddish coloring.
Usage: Zoology term; Also called colobus monkeys

Examples

• The colobuses swung gracefully through the forest canopy.
• Several species of colobuses are found in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Colobuses are herbivorous primates that feed mainly on leaves.
• The black-and-white colobuses are among the most striking primates in Africa.
• Researchers studied the social behavior of colobuses in their natural habitat.